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Brazil's ABNT Publishes Revised ISO 9000 and ISO 9001 Standards
Brazil's ABNT Publishes Revised ISO 9000 and ISO 9001 Standards
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has released the 2026 editions of ISO 9000 and ISO 9001 as Brazilian national standards, making both revised quality management standards available in Portuguese.
Brazil Releases Portuguese Edition of ISO 9001:2026
Brazil Releases Portuguese Edition of ISO 9001:2026
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) published ABNT NBR ISO 9001:2026 in Portuguese on October 13, 2026.
Inmetro Opens Green Seal Certification Rules for Public Consultation
Inmetro Opens Green Seal Certification Rules for Public Consultation
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has opened a public consultation on proposed conformity assessment requirements for Brazil’s Green Seal Program, which will certify the sustainability of products and services.
ABNT Project Helps 11 Small Businesses Gain Ecolabel Certification
ABNT Project Helps 11 Small Businesses Gain Ecolabel Certification
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has completed a project that helped 11 micro and small businesses obtain the ABNT Ecolabel,
Inmetro Closes 2026 Research Grant Applications, Results Due September 23
Inmetro Closes 2026 Research Grant Applications, Results Due September 23
Brazil’s National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has closed applications for its 2026 Pronametro research and thematic action grants.
ABNT Launches Brazilian Adoption of Revised ISO 14001
ABNT Launches Brazilian Adoption of Revised ISO 14001
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) officially launched ABNT NBR ISO 14001, Brazil's adoption of the revised ISO 14001 environmental management standard, during an event at the Federation of Industries of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Firjan).
Alexandre Garrido Receives ISO Excellence Award for Sustainable Tourism Standards Leadership
Alexandre Garrido Receives ISO Excellence Award for Sustainable Tourism Standards Leadership
Alexandre Garrido has received an ISO Excellence Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions to ISO/TC 228, including his role as project leader of ISO 18060:2026.
Quality 360º Event Showcases Inmetro Digital Initiatives
Quality 360º Event Showcases Inmetro Digital Initiatives
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) presented new digital services, online fraud monitoring initiatives and professional training programs at the Quality 360º – Strategy That Generates Value event in Belo Horizont.
São Paulo Event Highlights Progress in Brazil Green Seal Certification Program
São Paulo Event Highlights Progress in Brazil Green Seal Certification Program
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) joined government, industry and certification representatives in São Paulo for an event highlighting progress in Brazil's Green Seal Program (Selo Verde), a national initiative aimed at certifying sustainable products and services.
Inmetro Gains International Recognition for FSSC 24000 Accreditation
Inmetro Gains International Recognition for FSSC 24000 Accreditation
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has received international recognition to accredit certification bodies under the FSSC 24000 social responsibility certification scheme.
PodInmetro Episode 7 Explores How Metrology Supports Healthcare, Trade and Public Policy
PodInmetro Episode 7 Explores How Metrology Supports Healthcare, Trade and Public Policy
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) released the seventh episode of its PodInmetro podcast on May 20,
Inmetro Opens Pilot Accreditation Program for Brazilian Biobanks
Inmetro Opens Pilot Accreditation Program for Brazilian Biobanks
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has opened applications for a pilot accreditation program for biobanks in Brazil based on ISO 20387.

Global News

TNFD Releases LEAP 2.0 with Expanded Guidance on Nature-Related Assessment
TNFD Releases LEAP 2.0 with Expanded Guidance on Nature-Related Assessment
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released version 2.0 of its LEAP assessment guidance on October 13, 2026, introducing new and expanded methods for evaluating how organizations depend on and affect nature, and the resulting business risks and opportunities.
RBA Revises VAP Standard With Changes to Supplier Audits and Corrective Actions
RBA Revises VAP Standard With Changes to Supplier Audits and Corrective Actions
The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) has released version 8.1 of its Validated Assessment Program (VAP) Standard, revising procedures for supplier audits, corrective actions, and assessments of working conditions, environmental practices, and business ethics.
Legal Battle Halts Planned AS9100 Revision
Legal Battle Halts Planned AS9100 Revision
A legal dispute between the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and SAE International has placed the planned revision of the aerospace quality management standard AS9100 on indefinite hold.
ISO Considering New Committee for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Services
ISO Considering New Committee for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Services
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed establishing a new technical committee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop international standards for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services.
Second Edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis Adds Machine Learning, Opens for Public Review
Second Edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis Adds Machine Learning, Opens for Public Review
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released the second edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis as a draft for public review.
How ISO/PAS 8800 Is Being Applied to Automotive AI Safety: Geely and Synopsys Examples
How ISO/PAS 8800 Is Being Applied to Automotive AI Safety: Geely and Synopsys Examples
Two case studies published by SGS on October 16, 2026, show how ISO/PAS 8800:2024 is being applied to automotive AI safety.
BRCGS Releases Consumer Products Issue 5, Training Courses Coming Soon
BRCGS Releases Consumer Products Issue 5, Training Courses Coming Soon
BRCGS launched Issue 5 of its Consumer Products standard on October 13, 2026, at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville.
ISO 30439:2026 Sets Guidelines for Safe Handling of Workforce Data
ISO 30439:2026 Sets Guidelines for Safe Handling of Workforce Data
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 30439:2026, providing guidance on the safe handling of personal data used in human resource management (HRM).
FSC Addresses European Forest Certification Concerns as Romanian Harvesting Comes Under Review
FSC Addresses European Forest Certification Concerns as Romanian Harvesting Comes Under Review
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has addressed concerns about forest management and certification in Europe, including a formal complaint over harvesting activities in Romania.
ISO Survey 2025 Shows Global Certification Growth, With Unusually Sharp Rise in India
ISO Survey 2025 Shows Global Certification Growth, With Unusually Sharp Rise in India
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the 2025 ISO Survey, reporting more than 3.28 million valid management system certificates worldwide.
AIAG Updates Guidelines for Supplier Management and Electronic Assembly
AIAG Updates Guidelines for Supplier Management and Electronic Assembly
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has released updated editions of two Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) guidelines covering supplier management and electronic assembly manufacturing.
IEC 62366-3 for AI Medical Device Usability Reaches Committee Draft Stage
IEC 62366-3 for AI Medical Device Usability Reaches Committee Draft Stage
A proposed technical specification providing guidance on usability engineering for medical devices using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), IEC 62366-3, has reached the committee draft stage.
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